Lead Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Management

Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

• • This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Supplier management. Bachelor's/Engineering degree from an accredited university (with at least 4 years of experience in a Sourcing role)
• • Negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• • Strong quantitative and analytical skills; strong PC skills.
• • Strong understanding of logistics requirements (incoterms, freight)
• • Skilled in working collaboratively with remote personnel.
• • Project management & process improvement skills.
• • Strong Experience with Oracle ERP is preferred
• • Fluent English, Arabic and French prefered

• • Humble, transparent to share critical information and contribute constructively.
• • Flexible and willing to adapt and grow in expanding organization
• • Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily and strategically priorities work.
• • Excellent interpersonal communication